--- title: "NEPRA increases electricity bills by Rs1.11 per unit for October" description: "Most outlets reported the Rs1.11 per unit electricity rate hike notified by NEPRA for October, noting the August fuel cost adjustment and its application to XWDISCO and K-Electric consumers. The Daily Times led with the financial impact on consumers, mentioning the additional burden of Rs16 billion, while others briefly outlined the exclusion of lifeline, prepaid, and EV charging categories." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13051-october-electricity-bills-to-come-with-rs1-11-per-unit-hike site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NEPRA increases electricity bills by Rs1.11 per unit for October business · updated 9 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM PKT · 8–9 Oct 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Oct 2026 — NEPRA increases electricity bills by Rs1.11 per unit for October (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Rs1.11 per unit electricity rate hike notified by NEPRA for October, noting the August fuel cost adjustment and its application to XWDISCO and K-Electric consumers. The Daily Times led with the financial impact on consumers, mentioning the additional burden of Rs16 billion, while others briefly outlined the exclusion of lifeline, prepaid, and EV charging categories. - **Daily Times** — [Fuel and power get costlier](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564599/fuel-and-power-get-costlier/) · 9 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM PKT > The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday notified electricity consumers of an additional burden of Rs16 billion by allowing Rs1.11 per unit in higher fuel costs in October billing. In a notification, NEPRA said it had decided that the “positive fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for August 2026, i.e. Rs1.1086/kWh … shall be applicable […] - **Profit** — [NEPRA notifies Rs1.11 per unit increase in electricity bills for October](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/08/nepra-notifies-rs111-per-unit-increase-in-electricity-bills-for-october) · 8 Oct 2026, 11:15 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > August fuel cost adjustment applies to XWDISCO and K-Electric consumers, excluding lifeline, prepaid and EV charging categories ### 8 Oct 2026 — NEPRA approves Rs1.11 per unit electricity tariff increase for October (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Rs1.11 per unit electricity tariff increase approved by NEPRA for October, with a focus on the financial impact on consumers. Several highlighted the timing, noting the adjustment would appear in October 2026 bills, while others mentioned the exemption of lifeline consumers and the one-month applicability of the increase. The Express Tribune and Dawn included additional context about legal amendments allowing the adjustment, while Daily Pakistan (English) used more emotive language, describing the hike as a “shock” for Pakistanis. - **Daily Times** — [NEPRA notifies Rs1.11 per unit electricity surcharge](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564304/nepra-notifies-rs1-11-per-unit-electricity-surcharge/) · 8 Oct 2026, 6:56 PM PKT > The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a Rs1.11 per unit fuel adjustment. The adjustment will increase electricity bills issued to consumers during October 2026. The overall financial impact is estimated at Rs16 billion. NEPRA notified the positive Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in August 2026. The regulator said the adjustment […] - **Geo News** — [Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs1.11 per unit under August FCA](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685612-nepra-raises-electricity-tariff-by-rs111-per-unit-under-august-fca) · 8 Oct 2026, 5:40 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > A technician fixes new electricity meters at a residential building in Karachi. — AFP/FileNepra says increase applicable for one month only.Additional charges to appear in October bills.Lifeline consumers exempted from fresh hike: notification.ISLAMABAD: The National... - **Minute Mirror** — [Electricity consumers face Rs1.11 per unit fuel ad...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/electricity-consumers-face-rs1-11-per-unit-fuel-adjustment-in-october-641363/) · 8 Oct 2026, 3:48 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Electricity consumers across Pakistan will face an additional fuel cost adjustment of Rs1.11 per unit in their - **Dawn** — [Nepra notifies consumers of Rs1.11 per unit higher fuel costs in Oct billing](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035673/nepra-notifies-consumers-of-rs111-per-unit-higher-fuel-costs-in-oct-billing) · 8 Oct 2026, 3:44 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday notified electricity consumers of an additional burden of Rs16 billion by allowing Rs1.11 per unit in higher fuel costs in October billing. In a notification, Nepra said it had decided that the “positive fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for August 2026, i.e. Rs1.1086/kWh … shall be applicable to all the consumer categorie... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [October Electricity Bills to come with Rs1.11 Per Unit Hike in New Shock for Pakistanis](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/08-Oct-2026/october-electricity-bills-to-come-with-rs1-11-per-unit-hike-in-new-shock-for-pakistanis) · 8 Oct 2026, 1:41 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Electricity consumers across Pakistan face another hit to their monthly bills as National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a positive Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) of Rs 1.1086 per unit for electricity consumed in August 2026. The adjustment will be recovered from consumers through their October 2026 electricity bills, adding an estimated […] - **The Express Tribune** — [NEPRA allows Rs1.11 per unit fuel adjustment in October billing](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633704/nepra-allows-rs111-per-unit-fuel-adjustment-in-october-billing) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Regulator says adjustment follows legal amendments allowing tariff changes based on fuel cost variations - **ProPakistani** — [Electricity Bills to Rise Again This Month](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/08/electricity-bills-to-rise-again-this-month/) · 8 Oct 2026, 9:31 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Electricity consumers will pay an additional Rs. 1.11 per unit in their October 2026 bills under a fuel cost adjustment… Read More - **24 News HD** — [NEPRA raises electricity tariff by Rs1.11 per unit for August adjustment](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Oct-2026/nepra-raises-electricity-tariff-rs1-11-per-unit-august-adjustment) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:22 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has increased electricity prices by Rs1. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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